Loading map...

1994 Map of Des Arc West

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Des Arc West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The western outskirts of Des Arc are defined by a complex network of bayous and aquaculture in this mid-1990s survey. The landscape transitions from the concentrated settlement at the river bend toward the expansive Wattensaw State Game Area to the south. Distinctive land use patterns are evident in the numerous large Fish Farm operations and Fish Farms that occupy the low-lying areas near Whippoorwill Creek and Big Creek.

Evidence of historical transportation is visible in the Old Railroad Grade cutting across the northern sections, while smaller rural nodes like Fourmile Corner and Childers mark local crossroads. The map is a valuable resource for genealogical research, documenting several local burial sites including Lakeside Cemetery, Whippoorwill Cem, and White Cem. Religious and community life is anchored by locations such as Morris Chapel and the local Fairground near the town center.